barb

Example Sentences

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“Them quills is barbed at the business end,” he said over the sound of J.W.’s squealing.

From Literature

But which in the war, in the French terminology of the war, meant “barbed wire.”

From Literature

In Jhapa, soldiers with armoured trucks manned barbed wire barricades around the counting centre.

From Barron's

Seen potentially as a vision for beautification, a contrast, for instance, from the nature intrusive barbs that aim to deter wildlife, “Spike Cafe” has become a statement of harmony.

From Los Angeles Times

It was in 2024, not too long ago, that both countries were openly trading barbs, suspending visa services and expelling diplomats.

From BBC